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The Six Wives of Henry VIII

  • TV Mini Series
  • 19701970
  • 9h
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
1.3K
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The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970)
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A six-episode dramatization of Henry VIII's relationships with each of his six wives. Each episode is devoted to one wife, and is a complete play in itself.A six-episode dramatization of Henry VIII's relationships with each of his six wives. Each episode is devoted to one wife, and is a complete play in itself.A six-episode dramatization of Henry VIII's relationships with each of his six wives. Each episode is devoted to one wife, and is a complete play in itself.

IMDb RATING
8.4/10
1.3K
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  • Stars
    • Keith Michell
    • Anthony Quayle
    • Patrick Troughton
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  • Stars
    • Keith Michell
    • Anthony Quayle
    • Patrick Troughton
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 7 wins & 8 nominations total

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    1970

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    Keith Michell
    Keith Michell
    • Henry VIIIas Henry VIII
    6 episodes6 eps • 1970
    Anthony Quayle
    Anthony Quayle
    • Narratoras Narrator
    6 episodes6 eps • 1970
    Patrick Troughton
    Patrick Troughton
    • Duke of Norfolkas Duke of Norfolk
    5 episodes5 eps • 1970
    Bernard Hepton
    Bernard Hepton
    • Archbishop Thomas Cranmeras Archbishop Thomas Cranmer
    4 episodes4 eps • 1970
    Sheila Burrell
    Sheila Burrell
    • Lady Rochfordas Lady Rochford
    3 episodes3 eps • 1970
    Basil Dignam
    Basil Dignam
    • Bishop Gardineras Bishop Gardiner
    3 episodes3 eps • 1970
    Wolfe Morris
    Wolfe Morris
    • Thomas Cromwellas Thomas Cromwell
    3 episodes3 eps • 1970
    Angela Pleasence
    Angela Pleasence
    • Catherine Howardas Catherine Howard
    2 episodes2 eps • 1970
    Dorothy Tutin
    Dorothy Tutin
    • Anne Boleynas Anne Boleyn
    2 episodes2 eps • 1970
    Anne Stallybrass
    • Jane Seymouras Jane Seymour
    2 episodes2 eps • 1970
    Daniel Moynihan
    Daniel Moynihan
    • Edward Seymour (Lord Hertford)as Edward Seymour (Lord Hertford)
    2 episodes2 eps • 1970
    John Ronane
    • Thomas Seymouras Thomas Seymour
    2 episodes2 eps • 1970
    Howard Goorney
    • Will Somersas Will Somers
    2 episodes2 eps • 1970
    Patrick Godfrey
    Patrick Godfrey
    • Sir Thomas Wriothesleyas Sir Thomas Wriothesley
    2 episodes2 eps • 1970
    Alison Frazer
    • Princess Maryas Princess Mary
    2 episodes2 eps • 1970
    Edward Atienza
    • Eustache Chapuysas Eustache Chapuys
    2 episodes2 eps • 1970
    Annette Crosbie
    Annette Crosbie
    • Catherine of Aragonas Catherine of Aragon
    1 episode1 ep • 1970
    Rosalie Crutchley
    Rosalie Crutchley
    • Catherine Parras Catherine Parr
    1 episode1 ep • 1970
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    A six-episode dramatization of Henry VIII's relationships with each of his six wives. Each episode is devoted to one wife, and is a complete play in itself.
    character name in series titleking henry viii characterperiod dramamaniacmentally ill man17 more
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      • The legendary, BAFTA award-winning BBC historical drama!
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • History
      • Romance
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    • Trivia
      Keith Michell (King Henry VIII) and Bernard Hepton (Archbishop Thomas Cranmer) are the only actors to reprise their roles in Henry VIII and His Six Wives (1972).
    • Connections
      Featured in The 24th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1972)

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    Hypnotic for lovers of drama, romance, and history
    I first saw this BBC production at 13 in 1971, and was simply fascinated. I have seen it several times since, and it's always fresh and interesting to watch. Keith Mitchell is excellent as Henry VIII, and I found no fault with the acting or history of the series. Well-cast, well-acted. I must say that my favorite episodes were Dorothy Tutin as Anne Boleyn and the very unfortunate young Katherine Howard, played by Angela Pleasence. I was surprised that she is the daughter of of Donald Pleasance. All of the episodes are outstanding, and are educational as well. Keith Mitchell plays Henry the VIII with all the conceited, bombastic, loving, hating and self-indulging qualities that history describes him as having. A must-see for lovers of drama, romance, and English History. 10 out of 10 stars easily.
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    • Aug 2, 2002

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    • Release date
      • January 1, 1970 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die sechs Frauen Heinrich VIII
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      9 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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